Shelby American’s wide-body sixth-generation Ford Mustang idea is headed to public sale. It is scheduled to cross the block at Mecum’s public sale in Kissimmee, Florida, scheduled for Jan. 4-15.
Unveiled in 2017, the Shelby Tremendous Snake Widebody idea utilized for the primary time the widened look of earlier wide-body Shelbys to the sixth-generation Mustang, which debuted for the 2015 mannequin yr and is simply now reaching the top of its life span. A brand new seventh-generation Mustang will change it for the 2024 mannequin yr.
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Tremendous Snake Widebody idea (photograph by way of Mecum Auctions)
The idea began as a normal 2015 Mustang however acquired hand-built entrance fenders (with useful vents), new rear quarter panels and rocker panels, and Shelby-specific entrance and rear spoilers in carbon fiber. The wide-body package allowed Shelby so as to add 4.0 inches to the rear observe and a couple of.5 inches to the entrance, and served as a template for a manufacturing model of the package provided by Shelby to clients.
Modifications weren’t solely made to the styling. Shelby added a Whipple supercharger to Ford’s 5.0-liter V-8, giving the idea 750 hp. That energy is channeled by means of a 6-speed guide transmission to 20-inch wheels carrying Michelin Pilot Tremendous Sport tires.
2017 Ford Mustang Shelby Tremendous Snake Widebody idea (photograph by way of Mecum Auctions)
Shelby additionally put in a completely adjustable coilover suspension package, tubular management arms, and Brembo brakes with vented rotors.
After its unveiling, the Tremendous Snake Widebody idea was offered to a personal proprietor (the gross sales contract is included with the automobile) who stored it till now. The odometer at present exhibits simply 1,350 miles, which is smart for what was initially conceived as a present automobile. Whereas traditional Shelby Mustangs are in style public sale fodder, it is unclear how properly this late-model model will do at public sale. Its distinctive historical past and wide-body appears may entice extra consideration than different latest Shelby Mustangs.
